The war in Ukraine continues to escalate as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of involvement and expects up to 12,000 North Korean troops to join the conflict. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials are facing resignations amid scandal over abuse of positions. Financially, Russia is seeking increased cooperation with BRICS members, while Estonia calls on NATO to raise defence spending. The European Parliament has approved lending over 35 billion euros to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets, sparking accusations of economic crimes from Moscow. The US plans to contribute $20 billion to a G7 loan package for Ukraine and consider new sanctions on Russian weapons procurement.
Diplomatically, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses willingness to help achieve peace in Ukraine, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of harming vulnerable populations by delaying food supplies. Poland announces the closure of the Russian consulate in Poznan and expels its staff after discovering recruitment for arson attacks by Russia’s secret service.
As the war enters its 971st day, tensions continue to mount with international implications. The situation remains fluid as world leaders grapple with how to address the conflict in Ukraine, which shows no signs of abating. The press continues to closely monitor developments as the global community responds to the ongoing crisis.
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